Lawyer (non-qualifed)

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking local authority is seeking to recruit a candidate for its legal team. This transitional role is ideal for those with legal training, offering the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload and gain experience in crucial public service areas while working towards legal qualification in England and Wales.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive team environment

Opportunities for professional growth and legal qualification

Flexible hybrid working arrangements (2 days/week in the office)

Access to training, mentoring, and development resources

Qualifications

• Eligibility for or completion of the SQE or Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme.
• Experience working in a legal office, ideally in local governments.
• Ability to manage caseloads and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload under supervision.
• Provide legal advice and support senior colleagues.
• Represent the Council in legal matters.

Skills

Legal drafting

Research

Communication

Education

UK law degree or equivalent international qualification

Job description

Your new company
A forward-thinking local authority committed to delivering high-quality servicesto its residents is looking to recruit a candidate to its legal team. The LegalServices team plays a vital role in supporting the Council's strategic goals,ensuring legal compliance, and enabling effective decision-making across a widerange of public service areas.

Your new role
You will manage a diverse caseload under the supervision of a Principal Lawyer. You'llprovide legal advice, support senior colleagues, and represent the Council inlegal matters. This is a transitional role ideal for those with legaltraining-such as internationally qualified lawyers or legal graduates-who areworking towards full qualification in England and Wales. You'll gain experiencein areas such as housing, adult social care, education, planning, and more,while developing your legal expertise in a supportive and collaborativeenvironment.

What you'll need to succeed
To thrive inthis role, you'll need

• A UK law degree or equivalent internationalqualification
• Eligibility for or completion of the SQE orQualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme
• Experience working in a legal office, ideally withinlocal governments or public sector environments
• Strong legal drafting, research, and communicationskills
• The ability to manage your own caseload and workindependently with some supervision
• A commitment to professional development and a clearpath toward legal qualification

What you'll get in return

• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and legalqualification
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements (2 days/week in the office)
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in yourcommunity
• Access to training, mentoring, and developmentresources

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